Thyme: A Fragrant Carpet for Dry Places
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Thyme loves stones, sun and neglect. How to grow it from seed.
Sowing
Thyme seeds are small and germinate in light. Sow for seedlings in March on the surface of a light compost. They come up in 1–3 weeks at 20 °C. Plant out in May.
Position
- Full sun.
- Poor, stony, chalky soil with excellent drainage.
- No standing water — wet winters are more dangerous than cold.
Harvest
Thyme is cut from the second year — shortly before and during flowering the aroma is at its strongest. Cut no more than a third of the plant so as not to expose the woody base.
Uses
Dried thyme keeps for up to a year in a closed jar. Besides the kitchen, it is a great ground cover between paving stones and in rock gardens — the flowers attract plenty of bees.
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